| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $217.71 | 5.541% | $229.7733 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.76 | 4.652% | $98.1217 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.60 | 3.484% | $254.1567 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.98 | 9.167% | $159.362 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.64 | 5.276% | $32.2566 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.74 | 9.497% | $180.3854 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.61 | 6.683% | $188.4128 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.04 | $1,142.4685 | $1,142.47 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.60 | |